Spies in Disguise (2019)

"Spies in Disguise" (original title: Spies in Disguise) is a 2019 American animated spy comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, and Chernin Entertainment. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (their directorial debut), the screenplay was written by Brad Copeland and Lloyd Taylor based on a story by Cindy Davis. The film is based on the animated short film "Pigeon: Impossible" (2009) by Lucas Martell.

Plot:

Super spy Lance Sterling (voiced by Will Smith) is the world's greatest agent, known for his impeccable style and incredible skills. When he accidentally turns into a pigeon due to an experimental invention by young genius scientist Walter Beckett (voiced by Tom Holland), these two completely different personalities must team up to save the world from the dangerous villain Killian (voiced by Ben Mendelsohn). Now Lance must rely on his spy skills in his new bird body, and Walter on his inventiveness to help him. Together they discover that true strength lies in teamwork and friendship.

Cast:

• Will Smith as Lance Sterling
• Tom Holland as Walter Beckett
• Ben Mendelsohn as Killian
• Rashida Jones as Marcy Kappel
• Reba McEntire as Director Joy Jenkins
• Rachel Brosnahan as Wendy Beckett
• Karen Gillan as Eyes
• DJ Khaled as Ears
• Masi Oka as Katsu Kimura

Crew:

• Directors: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane
• Screenwriters: Brad Copeland, Lloyd Taylor (screenplay), Cindy Davis (story)
• Producers: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Michael J. Travers
• Composer: Theodore Shapiro
• Studios: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, Chernin Entertainment

Interesting Facts:

• The film was the last project of Blue Sky Studios before its closure in 2021 after the acquisition by Disney.
• The budget was $100 million, and worldwide box office gross was $171.6 million.
• The premiere took place on December 4, 2019, at the El Capitan Theatre, and wide release in the US began on December 25, 2019.
• The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the animation, humor, music, and voice acting.

Franchise Timeline:

Currently, "Spies in Disguise" is a standalone film with no sequels or prequels. However, it is based on the short film "Pigeon: Impossible" (2009), which inspired the creation of this feature.

Where to Watch:

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